Fantastic Layout

This is one of those courses that is a joy to play. There are three nines and they are all excellent challenging layouts. I would warn the average player that if you can’t hit 240 yard drives to move up to the silver tees. This course is not about distance. It’s about precision. The “Cinnebar” tees (what is considered “white” on most courses) play to about 6100 yards. But because of the hills and where the speed slots are on the course it plays MUCH longer than that. If you hit your drives around 200-220 Bury your pride and move up to give yourself a chance to enjoy this jewel. The greens are lighting fast and have huge breaks that are difficult to read. But your reward is that each hole brings a different look and provides a variety of club selections that makes for a complete round.

I would pick this course over the more famous in this part of the state such as Pasatiempo and the Black Horse and Bayonet courses. If you are in the area don’t miss it. In fact play all 27 holes.

Pace if play

We teed off at 7:20 expecting to have 3 1/2 to 4 hour round. Ended up being a 4 1/2 hour round which should it be the case teeing off at 7:20. Very slow foursome was the first off. Not a good experience at all.

Good value for money

One of the better courses here in valley where you don’t have to break the bank to play. I played early and hence didn’t see much by the way of wind. I played canyon and mountain and I really didn’t feel it was tough as I did like playing the elevations. There was a little bit confusion with the GPS when I got to 7th and I was not sure where I was going but it worked out well. Since wind was not an issue didn’t have any carry challenges as others have mentioned here ( I played 3 wood as I don’t like driver much )Will play this course again for sure

Top notch facility

The best public golf facility in the South Bay. Great staff, well maintained, 3 practice greens, grass driving range and 3 challenging 9s. Tee boxes for every level of golfer but not recommended for a beginner, this is a big pro level course.

Outstanding Golf Course

I was in San Jose visiting family chose Cinnabar Hills as it was near the home we were staying. I have played many courses this would be in my top 5. Very friendly staff including the starter. Was fortunate to play with someone who knew the layout. Conditions were fabulous , fairways and greens were perfect! Pace of play was great played the round in 3:25. I would play here many times and plan to come back when I’m in San Jose next!

Greens really unfair

So I’ll start by saying, stunning venue. Staff were amazing, everyone was friendly and helpful. The course layout was very “resort” like, they certainly won’t be hosting any high profile events. It was really fun to play though and not a piece of grass out of place. Unfortunately I was able to sample multiple bunkers and they were all very fluffy. The greens though, absolutely ridiculous. Staff told me they were 12, I hit multiple wedges to within 10 feet that would actually spin 10 yards off the green. I’ve never seen anything like it. Downhill putts from 10 feet if missed would go 10 feet by. I played a different course the next day and literally left 5 footers 2 feet short as I was traumatized haha. I would certainly play here again for the experience, but would purposely play 1 club less to be chipping up hill rather than 5 feet downhill.

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